Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Dean Fiddelke

Robert "Bob" Dean Fiddelke

Mar 16, 2024

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church in Sutherland.

Phyllis Lorraine Haroldson

Phyllis Lorraine Haroldson

Mar 16, 2024

     Phyllis Lorraine, the daughter of Andrew and Sena Sinning Scott, was born near Davis, South Dakota on November 10, 1926, where she grew up on a farm.  She began her education in a country school, graduated from Davis High School and continued her education at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  It was here that she met...

Elvin Leslie Koenck

Elvin Leslie Koenck

Mar 14, 2024

Private Graveside Services will be held at the Evergreen Cemetery in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

Les Alan Alsman

Les Alan Alsman

Mar 11, 2024

     Les Alan Alsman, the son of Cecil and Bernice (Mayfield) Alsman was born February 21, 1955 in Sullivan, IN, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2024. He was one of five children raised in a farming family, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for agriculture. Les never met a stranger; his warm personality touched the lives of many....

Betty Mundus

Betty Mundus

Mar 11, 2024

Betty Mundus, the daughter of Frank Louis and Etta Minnie Hansen Hargens, was born December 4, 1939 in Spencer, Iowa.  She grew up in rural Spencer where she attended country school through the 7th grade and graduated from Greenville Rossie High School in 1958.

     Following her schooling, Betty worked at Clay County Bank for 10 years and then as...

Darold Lee Dirks

Darold Lee Dirks

Mar 5, 2024

Darold Lee Dirks born January 8, 1943 in Pocahontas the son of Harold and Florence (Nitch) Dirks. His childhood years were spent living and working on the farm in Pocahontas with his parents. He graduated from Pocahontas school in 1962. He remained living at the farm helping his parents after graduation.

Darold had numerous jobs throughout his life such as; farming,...

Scott Rettey

Scott Rettey

Mar 5, 2024

       Scott Rettey was born on August 28, 1954, to Ernest and Dorothy Rettey in Huntington Beach, CA. He spent much of his childhood moving between California, Arizona, and North Dakota. His family settled in Minnesota. He graduated from Apollo High School and pursued his passion for football and wrestling at Saint Cloud State University. He obtained his Masters...

Chuck Willard Coldren

Chuck Willard Coldren

Mar 5, 2024

     Charles was born on October 25th, 1933 on a farm northwest of Laurens.  He was the son of George and Anna Laura (Ferguson) Coldren.  He attended Booth Township County school for seven years (including kindergarten) and then to Laurens Public School.  Graduating in 1952.  He attended one year at Emmetsburg Junior College, playing basketball and baseball.  

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John Christian Heuck

John Christian Heuck

Mar 3, 2024

    John C. Heuck passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, finally free to experience all the joy Heaven brings. Born on August 30, 1938 to Ruth and Art Heuck in Spencer, Iowa, John was brought home from the hospital to the family farm, where he proudly lived for the next 62 years, with the exception of two years...

Nelva Jane Petersen

Nelva Jane Petersen

Mar 3, 2024

     “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”     ― Hunter S. Thompson

  Nelva came across this quote and said,...

Fred "Fritz" Arthur Baedke

Fred "Fritz" Arthur Baedke

Mar 2, 2024

     Fred (Fritz) Arthur Baedke was born in the Spencer Hospital on August 7, 1937 to Arthur and Julia (Noram) Baedke. He was baptized and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Terril. 

     Fred began working at a young age doing an egg route before school and candled eggs after school. He also worked in a hardware store...

Janice Gayle Cox

Janice Gayle Cox

Mar 1, 2024

     Janice Gayle Gentry Cox was born June 5, 1938 to Howard Gentry and Francis Robinson Gentry in Trenton, MO. Jan attended school in Chariton, IA and graduated in 1956. 

     Jan married Raymond Dean Kent on June 3, 1956. From the marriage were born two children, James Dean and Theresa Louise. After the passing of Raymond in 1961,...

Joan Rae Fear

Joan Rae Fear

Feb 29, 2024

     Joan Rae (Fick) Fear was born February 9, 1934 to Herman and Alma (Hirt) Fick in Hartley, Iowa.  She attended school in Hartley.  She loved music and playing the piano.   In high school she was the bass drummer in the marching band.  She graduated from Hartley High School Valedictorian in 1952.

     She married Dawain Fear on...

Betty Jean Kruse

Betty Jean Kruse

Feb 25, 2024

Betty Jean Kruse, daughter of Chris and Bertha Jorgensen Petersen, was born May 22, 1934, in Underwood, Iowa. She began working at a restaurant in junior high and later in a local grocery store as no sports were offered for girls. She graduated from Underwood High School in 1952 and attended Dana College pursuing a degree in Business. It is...

Carolyn Ann Anderson

Carolyn Ann Anderson

Feb 23, 2024

        Carolyn Ann (Larson) Anderson, the daughter of Anton and Florence (Magnuson) was born on August 22, 1943, in Alta, Iowa, the 5th of five children.  She received her education in Alta, Iowa.

   On July 10, 1965, Carolyn was united in marriage to Dale Anderson in Jackson, Minnesota.  They lived in Sioux City, Iowa, until they moved to...

Gerald "Jerry" Stevenson

Gerald "Jerry" Stevenson

Feb 22, 2024

   Gerald “Jerry” Stevenson, the son of James and Mary (Cenek) Stevenson, was born on April 23, 1940 in New Hampton, Iowa, one of ten siblings.  At a young age his family moved to Spencer, Iowa where he resided until his death in 2024.   Jerry loved Arizona from the time of his first visit and soon became a Winter...

Arlie Scott Palmer

Arlie Scott Palmer

Feb 21, 2024

     

     Arlie Scott Palmer, the son of William and Nona (Nelson) Palmer, was born on June 1, 1949, in Atlantic, IA. He was raised in Wiota, IA and the family moved to Spencer in 1961. He finished his schooling in Spencer, graduating in 1967. Following graduation, he started on the job training for auto-mechanics with Asher Motor...

Marlly Gerritsen

Marlly Gerritsen

Feb 20, 2024

      Marlly Gerritsen, 93, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Spencer, passed away peacefully in the Hiawatha Care Center in Cedar Rapids. 

      Marlly was born on August 6th, 1930 in their farm house near Orange City.  She was the daughter of Jake and Hattie DeHaan.  She grew up on the farm and attended country school.  Her mother...

Terry Dean Muckey

Terry Dean Muckey

Feb 14, 2024

Terry Dean Muckey, son of Glenn and Lenora Muckey, was born January 21, 1955 in Spencer, Iowa.  He attended school in Moneta and Everly until joining the Army.  After serving, he returned to the area where he held various occupations and positions. He married Opal Shaffer on December 16, 1981 in Oklahoma where they were living while working in the...

Marilyn Jane Jones

Marilyn Jane Jones

Feb 12, 2024

     Marilyn Jane Jones, the daughter of Alfred and Leah (Krohn) Nielsen, was born on January 28, 1932, on a farm west of Webb, IA. She attended school at Cornell, Curlew and Sioux Rapids where she graduated in 1951. She was an outstanding athlete excelling at softball and basketball. After high school she graduated from the Commercial Extension School...

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